Iran's navy starts grand “Velayat-90” dril

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy started its grand drill called “Velayat-90” in the country's southern waters Saturday morning. The ten-day drills will be carried out in four major phases. Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the extensive span of the operational area was one major feature of the drills. According to the commander, the operational area begins in the Hormuz Strait and includes waters in the Sea of Oman and free waters in the Indian Ocean up to Gulf of Aden. The Iranian naval forces are going to put on display parts of their military potentials and equipment including different kinds of light and heavy missiles and warships. Submarines in different classes like Tariq and Ghadir, unmanned planes and coast-to-sea rockets in different ranges are also present in the drills.